Shoegaze

Shoegazing (also known as shoegaze or shoegazer) is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged from the United Kingdom in the late 1980s. It lasted until the mid 1990s with a critical zenith reached in 1990 and 1991. The British music press—particularly NME and Melody Maker—named this style shoegazing because the musicians in these bands maintained a motionless persona during live performances; they stood on stage and stared at their effects pedals or the floor, hence the idea that they were gazing at their shoes.

The shoegazing sound is typified by significant use of guitar effects, and indistinguishable vocal melodies that blended into the creative noise of the guitars. Few sho ... Read More

Uplifting, shoe-gaze influenced track which explodes from dreamy guitar arpeggios into an indie rock progression with soaring male vocals. Emotional, from a shy start to a glorious moving on. Nostalgia time cuts to the present, and the change is also for the good. Amplified, by Tobias James. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Shoegaze

A lush wall of sound washing over repeating simple male and female vocal motifs and chiming guitar lines. Ambient and ethereal, this track will work as background for a wide variety of dramatic uses, or more upfront as an accompaniment to stunning visuals. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Shoegaze

Relatively sparse beginning builds into an epic shoegaze wall of sound with layers of guitars and howling feedback. Introspective lyrics reflect on a lost love, clinging to a slim hope of restoration. Suitable for dramatic and romantic scenes about someone or something lost. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Shoegaze

This is an emotional, raw, builder perfect for a PSA or overcoming challenges montage. Starts out with a happy campy ukulele, piano, synth pads, kick drum light percussion, and develops into a spacious wall of guitars that violently pulls the song into sullen angsty teen mode and ends on a sad note. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Shoegaze

Instrumental guitar rock piece with a flashback or retro kind of feel to it. A unique beat is laid down by the drums and bass with some guitar swells and effects as the lead instrument. A Rhodes electric piano mellows out the overall feel. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Shoegaze